Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 険阻(けんそ) in Japanese

険阻, 嶮岨
Kana Reading
けんそ
Romaji
kenso
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    precipice; steep (e.g. mountain pass)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

thwart, separate from, prevent, obstruct, deter, impede

On'Yomi: ソ

Kun'Yomi: はば.む

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JLPT 3

11 strokes

precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: けわ.しい

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8 strokes

a rocky mountain

On'Yomi: ソ, ショ

Kun'Yomi: いしやま, そば

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16 strokes

inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: けわ.しい

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